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In *The Witcher 3*, “A Towerful of Mice” sends Geralt to investigate a curse on Fyke Isle at the request of sorceress Keira Metz. The article revisits the early quest as part of a community playthrough of the remastered game, arguing that its Gothic atmosphere and quickly established…
Sir Patrick Stewart, the Mirfield-born actor known for *Star Trek* and the *X-Men* films, has died aged 86 at his home in Los Angeles. His death has prompted tributes from Yorkshire residents, public figures and fellow actors, who recalled both his achievements and his lasting pride in his…
Doc Dreams NYC Live will return to New York on 9 November for its third year, bringing documentary filmmakers and other speakers together for a day of conversations. The event celebrates nonfiction filmmaking and the cultural impact of real-life stories. Alex Gibney, director, writer and producer of “Musk”,…
The latest edition of Stream On recommends new and recent films and television, led by the return of *Dexter: Resurrection* for a second season. The article says the series refreshes its familiar formula with a New York setting and new cast members, while keeping its unpredictable, darkly comic…
Pokémon Center and Fender have announced two electric guitars to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary: a Red Version Stratocaster and a Green Version Telecaster. Made in Japan, they draw on the original games’ pixel art and include custom pickups, commemorative neck plates and an 8-bit sound system. Pressing the…
Liverpool blues-rock band The Heavy North have released ‘Alive’, a new single that marks the start of a new chapter as they prepare their third album. The track pairs nostalgic blues-rock with raw vocals and autumnal acoustic sounds, exploring love, infatuation and the uncertainty of whether affection is…
*Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* adapts the Hindu epic as a large-scale CGI film, but its mechanical storytelling and conspicuous effects undermine the drama, according to the review. The film presents sacred duty as a repeated lesson and divides the tale before Rama’s rescue mission properly begins, leaving…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says 16-year-old Max Dowman will be held to the same standards as the rest of the first team after being sent off against Fleetwood Town. Arteta said he had warned the teenager about handling provocation before the match and described the Premier League environment…
The US Department of Justice accused Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee of misleading a federal court in an amended lawsuit filed on 29 October. Its allegation concerns their proposed answer to the case: they said they lacked enough information to judge why Daniel…
World of Horror has received As Below So Above, a free update that developers say makes the Junji Ito-inspired RPG 20% bigger. It adds two new invasions by the Old Gods, expanding the game’s cosmic threats and giving players new mysteries to investigate and stop. The update is…